Do you ever wonder how other people perceive you? Society forms the image of who we are based on multiple factors such as language, race, color, religion, and gender. These are things that we have to live with from day to day. People might form misconceptions about others based on their opinions or stereotypes. Some opinions may be right while others may be wrong. From my personal experience and some observations, my classmates have misjudged me not because of my outer appearance but because of my accent. However, I have proved to them that even though my English isn’t as good as theirs, I can understand the material much better than most of my classmates, which has changed their ideas and conceptions about me.
Many people like to make positive first impressions. Certain clothing that looks professional, specific actions that show strength, eye contact that proves you are honest, or even the perfect accent, which makes it easier to communicate with others, all of these are examples of first impression. Most of the people I meet have a positive opinion about my personality and humor. I am not scared to meet new friends and talk to new people. I am trying to be myself and be open to everyone. Yet, the only thing that stops me is my accent. I tend to lose the ability to speak proper English when I get very nervous, especially in situations where I’m required to speak in front of the class or during class discussions.
Last week, during an Economics study session with five of my classmates, we were discussing Microeconomics. We decided to meet in the study room in the library, so we could interact and share our opinions about the subject. Everyone started to exchange ideas and work together. During the discussions, I tried to include myself in the conversation, but I felt ignored and most my classmates acted like I wasn’t even there. I really wanted to be involved in the group dialogue, but because of the language barrier, I was kept at a distance. I wanted to be part of the conversation, but it seemed like most people didn’t want to hear what I had to say. Because I couldn’t pronounce the words, they assumed that I couldn’t understand the concepts; as a result, they assumed that I was dumb.
I wish I didn’t have an accent, so everything would be much easier for me. My accent made them think that I didn’t understand the material as well as they did. I didn’t know what to do. Since I grew up in a different country, I just have an accent, and unfortunately it makes me sound less knowledgeable. I knew exactly how other people felt about this experience. Being ignored because of the way I was pronouncing words was very difficult and very frustrating for me. I just hated that feeling.
This irritated feeling made me believe that I’m treated unfairly. I am in the same Economics class as they are, so I have the right to be expected equally skilled as anyone. I dislike their attitudes because they make me feel like I’m out on a limb. I have to try to talk more, to show them that I can communicate with others. Although I know that my English is not perfect, I am intelligent like most of the students in my class. This depressing emotion that I experienced turned me into a victim; this feeling also has had a positive outcome.
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What should i add more????
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I think your thesis statements, "From my personal experience and some observations, my classmates have misjudged me not because of my outer appearance but because of my accent",is strong because you answer to the question " How do people perceive you? What do they base these perceptions on? What do you think about the ways you are seen by others?", and you are based on a experience you had and it is very clear and easy to read.
ReplyDeleteWriting about the experience you had with you Economic classmates is a good evidence to prove and support you thesis, that's a plus
I didn't see any counter claims in your essay, though i don't thing you need one, maybe you could write one about a good experience you had. I am also learning english and i don't speak it very well yet, but it encourages me to learn more. I know how difficult is to show the rest that I have my own ideas because of my poor speaking skills. But the important thing is never give up ^_^.
Your essay is well organized and you cited a good example that is connected to your thesis, which helps the reader understand it better. you did a good job Veeya, good luck,
have a great spring break see you.